
Special Operations, Law Enforcement and Landing Craft Watercat M14
The design of Watercat M14 Special Operations & Law Enforcement Craft is based on a proven M12 military landing craft in operational service in the Finnish Defense Forces.
Marine Alutech is renowned for designing and building state-of-the-art naval vessels for the Finnish Navy and Coast Guard, as well as other international maritime defence and security authorities.
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The Watercat customised vessels benefit from our domestic and international network as well as in-house expertise and state-of-the-art ship technology solutions, which include unmanned technology, interference protected electrical solutions (electromagnetic interference (EMI)/electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)), versatile solutions for system to ship integration and life cycle management.
Marine Alutech’s Watercat comprehensive solutions and concepts are suitable for a broad range of military and law enforcement applications, such as maritime interdiction, command and control, force protection, reconnaissance, search and rescue (SAR), surveillance, evacuation, landing, escort and patrol.
We provide after-sales support including comprehensive integrated logistic support with manuals and documentation, reliable supply of spare parts, professional training, maintenance, repair, refit and middle life upgrade/extension to maximise vessel sustainability. Our support is provided either by domestic services or through local partners and available for any vessel up to 25m, whether it was built by us or another shipyard.
Marine Alutech has built aluminium and composite fast patrol boats (FPB) for coast guards and law enforcement since 1991.
These vessels are suitable for a variety of maritime high-speed patrol and interception operations against seaborne terrorists, illegal activities and maritime SAR distress operations. The vessels are designed to operate in littoral, confined and shallow water environments as well as all weather conditions.
Marine Alutech modular landing and fast assault crafts are proven solutions for future amphibious capabilities worldwide.
Due to their state-of-the-art modular concept, the vessels can be easily configured as multifunctional, weaponised high-speed platforms, equipped with a compact combat management system as well as versatile remote weapon and self-protection systems. Marine Alutech vessels are particularly suitable for high-speed amphibious and evacuation operations as well as reconnaissance, patrolling, escort and force protection scenarios. The vessels can operate in littoral, archipelagic, coastal and offshore environments, and with an effective onboard heating and air-conditioning system, they can withstand extreme heat and cold as well as arid or humid climates.
The design of Watercat M14 Special Operations & Law Enforcement Craft is based on a proven M12 military landing craft in operational service in the Finnish Defense Forces.
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The Watercat M8/M9 are fast landing crafts that can carry ten soldiers with their equipment’s.
Watercat K13 Fast Interceptor Craft is designed for high-speed operations against seaborne terrorist and illegal activities for Law Enforcement and HLS forces.
Watercat 1300 Patrol boat is designed especially for independent patrolling, SAR, evacuation and interception tasks and operations.
The design of Watercat 1000 patrol is based on Watercat 1300 patrol in operational service in the Finnish Coast Guard. Watercat 1000 patrol is smaller vessel than Watercat 1300, benefitting the experiences from her sister vessel.
Watercat 1250 Patrol, state-of-the art P16 (Patrouillenboot 16) patrol boats are commissioned in the Swiss Army since 2017.
The Watercat M18 Armored Modular Craft (AMC) is a most modern and advanced combat boat and landing craft for the Finnish Marines and Special Operation Forces to fulfill versatile requirements of the future combat support and landing craft.
Marine Alutech is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art maritime vessels for the military, law enforcement and other maritime sectors.
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Marine Alutech is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art maritime vessels for the military, law enforcement, and other maritime sectors.
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